Cost for public records a local decision

9:02 PM,
Mar. 15, 2013

Written by

Jessica Opoien
Oshkosh Northwestern Media

The cost of obtaining public records can vary dramatically depending upon which entity holds the record.

While state law governs rules for accessing state and local governmental records, decisions about how much is charged is often a local decision. That means the cost in the Oshkosh area can range from 15 cents a page to more than $1.

Wisconsin's public records law exists to promote openness and transparency and to allow the public access to information from state, local and regional governments. ...